Z-MAN · Ned Baits
Z-MAN TRD TicklerZ Ned Rig Bait, 2.75 in, 8-Pack
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- Item weight
- 1.12 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 0.5 x 5 inches
Quick take
Small tube-style baits with spread tentacles and buoyant construction for precise Midwest finesse presentations.
This 2.75-inch Smelt TRD TicklerZ comes in a pack of 8 for Ned rig fishing. Its thick body and four spread tentacles suggest general prey rather than one forage species, and the buoyant ElaZtech body lifts the tail off the bottom when it rests. Rig it on a Ned-style jighead and work it for bass.
Best for
- Fishing light jigheads on clear-water bottom
- Panfish and smallmouth bass on finesse tackle
- Situations where fish are reluctant to bite
Skip if
- You need larger profiles for murky water
- You fish heavy cover
Strengths
- Buoyant ElaZtech keeps bait off the bottom at rest
- 4 tentacles spread at 45 degrees for lifelike action
- Dimpled body and salt impregnation promote fish holding
Trade-offs
- Best used with specific Ned-style jigheads
- Small size limits catch size and hookset leverage
- Requires light line and soft touch to fish effectively
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Finesse
- Bottom fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | ned rig bait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Count | 8 |
| Design | Tube body with 4 tentacles |
| Color | Smelt |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-MAN TRD TicklerZ Ned Rig Bait, 2.75 in, 8-Pack | Length:2.75 in | Color:Smelt | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Z-Man TRD TicklerZ Ned Rig Bait, 2.75 in | Length:2.75 in | Color:— | Suits:Bass |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 2.75 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 8 |
| Color | Smelt |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Smelt.
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